Paul W. Wilson, of Russell Springs, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 29, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was 72 years of age. Born on July 18, 1949, in Somerset, he was […]
Frankfort, KY – Gov. Andy Beshear today encouraged Kentuckians drawing federal pandemic unemployment insurance benefits to rejoin the workforce before those programs expire Sept. 6. “With a surging economy and job opportunities available throughout the […]
A Jamestown man was arrested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office early Friday morning. Joey L. Popplewell, age 41, was arrested by Deputy Corey Meyer and charged with giving an officer false identifying information, possession […]
Glendo Popplewell, of Russell Springs, passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021, at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation, in Jamestown. He was 90 years of age. Born on April 21,1931, in Jamestown, he was a […]
Some things are simply synonymous. When you think of one, you think of the other. For many in the Russell County community, a prime example is Story Hour at the Library and Ms. Fill. For […]
The grand opening and dedication ceremony for the Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center is this weekend. A ceremony will be held Sunday from 2-4 p.m. at the center, which is located beside Russell […]
Russell County Industrial Development Authority Executive Director Bennie Garland is stepping away from his position as the county’s economic development leader. Garland cited family health issues as one of his reasons for resignation. He also […]
The Russell County High School Lady Laker Volleyball team released its schedule for the upcoming 2021 season. Thu., Aug. 12th Somerset Christian – *Scrimmage AWAY F/JV/V 5:00 CST Sat., Aug. 14th Mid-South Bowling Green Classic […]
Russell County has moderate community transmission of COVID-19, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. The CDC is recommending that people, both vaccinated and unvaccinated, wear masks indoors in areas of substantial or high […]
The Russell Springs Police Department arrested a Columbia man early Wednesday morning on drug charges. Joshua Burton, age 25, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine second offense and public intoxication of a controlled […]